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North Adams' Zio Roberto Fare Steeped in Italian Tradition

The opening of Zio Roberto and Taverna is a the fulfillment of Moresi's passion for Italian food and culture.

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Former Harry's Supermarket Under Construction for Restaurant

Late last month, the Conservation Commission greenlit some tree pruning on the property. New windows and a new door can be seen in the front of the building.

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New North Adams Restaurant Approved for Liquor License

A new restaurant on Main Street, a provisions shop and a convenience store all got the nod from the License Commission on Tuesday.

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Miss Hall's School Graduates 42

The ceremony took place under a large tent behind the Elizabeth Gatchell Klein Arts Center on the School's Holmes Road campus and was broadcast worldwide via Zoom.

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Cole Mountain Cafe Brings Farm to Table

Cole Mountain Bakery and Cafe recently opened its doors on West Main Street to serve breakfast, sandwiches, and baked goods.

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North Adams Police Block Houghton Street for Crisis Intervention

The upper section of Houghton Street was blocked off for hours on Wednesday night as authorities sought to deal with an individual reportedly having a mental health issue.

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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Home in Adams

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 125 Friend St.

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A New Armory is Open by Former Cheshire Selectman

Jason Levesque, who grew up hunting, opened Stafford Hill Armory on May 15.

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Taconic's Last Non-Vocational Students Graduate

The last Taconic High School class of its time crossed, flipped and somersaulted across the stage at Tanglewood on Friday.

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North Adams OKs Property Sale, Vac Truck Buy

The property at 135 East Quincy St. was acquired for back taxes through Land Court. Mayor Jennifer Macksey said the city had a buyer at $30,000.

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Williamstown Board Opts to Negotiate with College on Water St. Lot

The Select Board on Monday decided to enter into negotiations with Williams College on the sale of the vacant town-owned lot at 59 Water St.

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New West Side Pittsfield School Five Years Out

On Tuesday, the School Building Needs Commission heard an update from the owner's project manager, Skanska, and endorsed a draft schedule that runs from 2026 to 2032.

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Pittsfield High Names Speakers for Graduation 2026

Pittsfield High School has announced the students who will speak at graduation ceremonies on Sunday, June 14, at 4 p.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox.

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Berkshire Built: The Pennysleever

Pennysleever owners, Isaac Alpert and his wife, Maggie, have brought their card collecting hobby to North Adams.

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Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.

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Cheshire Town Meeting Oks Budgets, Debates Potential Prop 2 1/2 Override

Town meeting on Monday approved all 35 articles on the annual meeting warrant, including a total spending for fiscal 2027 of more than $8.5 million.

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Lanesborough Passes FY 2027 Budget, Warrant Articles

Town meeting on Tuesday approved an almost $14 million fiscal 2027 budget, and approved bylaws for short-term rentals and signage, and for public safety vehicles.

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GE, EPA Detail Plans for Pittsfield Rest of River Cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric last week held a public hearing at Herberg Middle School for the Reach 5A Final Design and Restoration Plan, which details remediation efforts for the Pittsfield stretch of the Housatonic River.

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Lanesborough Town Meeting to Vote Budget, Bylaws & Vehicle Purchases

Voters will gather at Lanesborough Elementary School on June 9 at 6 p.m. to decide on 20 warrant articles.

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Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Holds Awards Banquet

In 2025-26, the Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation's donations totaled more than $30,000 to groups ranging from youth football and cheerleading programs, Pittsfield Little League, Northern Berkshire Softball and the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club Recreation Therapy Program, to name a few.

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Pittsfield High Class of 2026 Told to Embrace the Opportunities

Pittsfield High School graduated 154 seniors on Sunday into a new chapter of their lives, and they were encouraged to take opportunities both exciting and frightening.

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Reps. Leigh Davis, Bud Williams Filing Legislation Honoring Freeman

The legislation would direct the governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the courageous contributions of Elizabeth Freeman, an enslaved Black woman known as Mum Bett, whose landmark freedom suit helped spark the legal end of slavery in Massachusetts.

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Dalton Day Returns This Saturday

The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center.

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